If you’ve been looking to try Ultherapy® Non-Surgical Facelift but haven’t made the time to visit our office, now’s the time to set aside an evening for yourself. Thursday, February 2nd from 6-8pmAtlanta Plastic Surgery and AYA Medical Spa will host an Ultherapy® Open House at our Northside location (975 Johnson Ferry Road, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30342).

– Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments– An opportunity to consult with a certified Ulthera® representative or Atlanta Plastic Surgery provider about the treatment– Entrance into a raffle for a customized Obagi Nu-Derm® package ($400 value)– $500 OFF Ulthera® treatment at Atlanta Plastic Surgery or AYA Medical Spa (full face only, must sign in to be eligible)

To reserve your spot for this free event RSVP to (404)256-1311 ext. 330 or 350.

Plastic surgery patients often confuse brow lift surgery with traditional facelift surgery even though the two procedures are different. During a brow lift, the upper face is lifted and smoothed to help eliminate forehead wrinkles and a sagging brow line. Dr. Fernando Burstein utilizes the latest in facial plastic surgery technology to minimize scarring and give his patients the most natural-looking results.

“My practice is limited to the face and neck. So it’s something that, myself and my crew, that’s all we do. It’s a small niche, but you get to build up quite a bit of expertise after 20-something years.”

Check out his video below to hear about one of his patient’s experiences with Atlanta brow lift surgery.

Originally from Greece, Amal now lives in Florida. She first met Dr. Burstein when she accompanied one of her three children to Atlanta for his rhinoplasty consultation. Amal and her son were referred to Dr. Burstein by a doctor in their hometown who knew Dr. Burstein very well and was even a student of his at Emory. Although Amal had considered having nose surgery for many years to correct breathing problems, she intended to only discuss her son’s prospective procedure.

An expert in the natural contours of the face, Dr. Burstein knew by seeing Amal’s nose that her breathing likely suffered. He asked her about it and took a look at it when she concurred that she indeed had trouble breathing through her nose. After talking with Dr. Burstein, Amal decided to undergo nasal reconstruction.

Dr. Burstein reconstructed Amal’s nose inside and out first to fix her breathing obstruction and functionality and then to restore her nose aesthetically. Amal said this procedure was the “best thing I’ve ever done.” She’s thrilled with her nose surgery results. She can breathe much better while she’s awake, and her daughter even brought it to her attention that she breathes better in her sleep as well—no more snoring!

Amal highly recommends Dr. Burstein to other prospective patients and offers this advice: “Make sure to do your research.” She said that when it comes to something as serious as plastic surgery, it’s more than looks that count—what’s on the inside is just as important as what’s on the outside, so be sure to look for a reputable board certified plastic surgeon.

When you think of dermal injectables, you probably think first about facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction since that is their main use. Facial fillers and cosmetic injectables are a great solution for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Patients who have had cosmetic surgery procedures like facelift or brow lift in the past may also use facial fillers and injectables to refresh their plastic surgery results.

Although terms like Botox®, Dysort®, and Juvèderm® are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. Cosmetic injectables like Botox® and Dysport® are purified forms of the botulinum toxin and work by relaxing muscles that cause wrinkles. This type of injectable is inserted into the brow and around the eyes. Facial fillers, such as Juvèderm®, Restylane®, and Perlane® are made of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally occurring in youthful human collagen and may be injected into deep wrinkles and areas of lost volume over time like the cheeks, but that’s not all.

Last spring, Restylane® was approved by the FDA for lip enhancement for patients 21 and older with a 6-0 panel vote with one abstention. Traditionally used to fill deep wrinkles and areas of lost volume, Restylane® is the first and only facial filler approved by the FDA for lips.

There are various reasons a person would choose to augment their lips by adding volume. Older patients love the youthfulness the added volume brings to their lips, while younger patients may look to Restylane® to create greater facial proportion. Other patients may choose Restylane® for a better defined lip border that you just can’t get with lipstick and liner.

As a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Fernando Burstein is very familiar with the natural contours of the face and understands that proportion is the key to any facial plastic surgery procedure. If you’re interested in lip augmentation with Restylane® or another plastic surgery procedure, be sure to find a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in that particular treatment or procedure. To view some of Dr. Burstein’s cosmetic results, view his plastic surgery before and after gallery. If you haven’t already, be sure to connect with Dr. Burstein on Facebook and Twitter.

While most people assume that the terms plastic and cosmetic surgery denote the same set of procedures, the truth is the two terms are actually not synonymous. Though most people use them interchangeably, plastic surgery is an umbrella term that encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

The term “plastic surgery” is derived from the Greek plastikos which means “able to be molded.” Nowadays it’s the branch of surgery that repairs, remodels, and/or restores parts of the body. This includes surgery to change parts of the body to achieve cosmetic goals as well as surgery to restore function to body parts.

Surgery that is used to help a person achieve his or her desired look is called cosmetic surgery. Procedures that enhance certain body parts fall into this category. A facelift is an example of a cosmetic surgery procedure because it helps to give the patient a younger-looking appearance but does not work to repair any problems a patient may have with the function of any facial features. Dr. Burstein’s February 2010 Spotlight Patient, Sandy, underwent a facelift to freshen her look and reach her cosmetic goals.

Reconstructive surgery also falls under the plastic surgery umbrella. Because Dr. Burstein specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, he performs many reconstructive surgeries on patients who may suffer from congenital disorders or who have experienced an accident or trauma that may have caused an issue with breathing, eating, speaking, etc. Jordan, our October Spotlight Patient, was born with a cleft lip and palate which Dr. Burstein has worked, through multiple reconstructive surgeries, to repair so that Jordan can speak and eat normally.

Some plastic surgery procedures work both as cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. For example, our November Spotlight Patient, Christopher, suffered from a deviated septum which caused him trouble breathing. Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, helped him regain the function of his nose so he was able to breathe again and also worked to balance his facial profile for a more aesthetically pleasing look.

Although most surgeons will know what you’re talking about when you say plastic surgery and explain what your goals for surgery are, it’s still an important distinction for patients and potential patients when you’re researching your prospective procedure(s) and surgeon, regardless of what surgery you are interested in undergoing.

For more information on the cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries that Atlanta facial plastic surgeon Dr. Fernando Burstein performs, contact our office. You can also keep up with the latest in plastic surgery news and updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook!